Tack and Gear
Whether you've just started riding Western or are adding to your Western tack collection, choosing the right equipment for you and your horse can be daunting. Learn from Bud Lyon, Brad Barkemeyer, Amberley Snyder, Al Dunning, and Ken McNabb on the best western horse training tack and gear to keep safe while working with your horse.
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New-Bit Advice
Ken McNabb explains how a bit change should be relative to what your horse already understands.
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Measure a Bit's Leverage
Learn how to change your horse's bridle and how to measure a bit's leverage with Western horseman Ken McNabb.
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How to Saddle Easier
Ken McNabb offers tips for easier saddling and Western saddle placement.
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Correction Bit Leverage
Learn about bit leverage to improve your Western riding and horsemanship with Ken McNabb. Ken McNabb explains how riding with a three piece bit differs from a two piece.
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Cinches by Season
Choose the Western cinch for the season with Ken McNabb's advice. Improve your horses's comfort by better understanding Western tack and gear with Ken McNabb.
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Brief History of Bits
Learn about bits from horseman Ken McNabb
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Tack for Ranch Riding
Ranch riding tack is all about staying true to the class' roots. Here are Bud Lyon's preferences.
